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BIG TOP BREWING COMPANY

With 6 documented inspections, BIG TOP BREWING COMPANY in SARASOTA has achieved a 2.8/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

I 75
Florida, 34232
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13466068

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up in their outside ice machine.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple bowls being used as scoops for dry goods. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed reduced oxygen packaged tuna not removed from its package before thawing. Operator willingly disposed of the product. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed multiple knives stuck between equipment on the cook line. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a missing sign at the cook line hand sink. Operator placed a new one. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple single service articles not inverted in the establishment. Operator inverted them. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed containers of alka seltzer stored above spices on their prep table. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed reduced oxygen packaged tuna not removed from its package before thawing. Operator willingly disposed of the product.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris build up on their can opener and its holder. Operator washed both. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10952358

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a missing sign for the cook line hand sink. Operator placed more signs. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed the dumpster lids open. Operator closed the lids. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened employee drinks in the walk in and outside bar coolers. Operator removed the drinks. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed the incorrect test kit for their chlorine dish machine. Operator procured the correct type. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8861201

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee phone and charger stored with to-go containers in the kitchen. Operator removed the phone. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers and single service containers not stored inverted. Operator inverted them. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed a sanitizer bucket at the salad and bar area stored on the floor. Operator placed them up. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08A-08-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed two raw shell eggs stored in a container of arugula on the cook line. Operator willingly disposed of both the eggs and the arugula. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed two raw shell eggs stored in a container of arugula on the cook line. Operator willingly disposed of both the eggs and the arugula.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the bar hand wash sink. Operator placed more there. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 8/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8860869

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8723448

  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed reduced oxygen packaged tuna thawed without introducing oxygen. Operator willingly disposed of them. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no license in the establishment. Operator printed out their license. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees wearing watches while preparing food. Operator had them removed their watches. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers not stored inverted. Operator inverted them. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed multiple sanitizer buckets stored on the ground. Operator placed them on shelves. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishmachine at 0ppm chlorine. Operator called their provider and set up a quaternary triple sink at 200ppm. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee wipe their nose than handle an ice scoop without washing their hands. Operator had the employee wash their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored over raw whole bacon in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the beef. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed reduced oxygen packaged tuna thawed without introducing oxygen. Operator willingly disposed of them. Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed boxes of soap stored over food products in the dry storage area. Operator removed the boxes. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a missing vacuum breaker at the end of their mop sink splitter. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for their quaternary or chlorine. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the bar hand wash sinks. Operator placed some there. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the cook line hand wash sink. Operator placed more soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 4/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8653845

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed